Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- First World War York
- The Greyfriars
- Bronze weights
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The White Rose of York
- York Castle Museum
- Clifford's Tower
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Medieval Abbey
- Jubbergate
- The Guildhall
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Red Tower
- Bootham School